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Akka Arrh physical

Akka Arrh just recently came to the Switch eShop, and Atari has now announced a physical release for the game.

The company has partnered with Limited Run Games in North America and Numskull Games in Europe. In PAL regions, boxed versions will hit retail stores later this spring, including limited quantities of a special Day One Edition.

Akka Arrh gameplay

We have fresh gameplay from Akka Arrh following its debut this week. The arcade wave shooter comes from Jeff Minter, who has worked on nearly 100 games spanning almost every generation of console. 

If you’re interested in learning more, check out the following overview:

Akka Arrh trailer

Atari has come through with a launch trailer for Akka Arrh, its new arcade shooter experience. The game is officially available on Switch.

Catch up on everything you need to know with the following overview:

Caverns of Mars Recharged

Original (1/25): Atari is continuing on with its Recharged series of classic games, and has now unveiled Caverns of Mars: Recharged. This one will be on Switch starting March 9, 2023.

Caverns of Mars is a vertical shooter that was originally made for the Atari 8-bit family of home computers. The Recharged version has new content and features like updated visuals and leaderboards.

Here’s an official overview:

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration has been updated on Switch, bringing it in line with releases on other platforms. This update fixes various issues across the game’s different modes, as well as providing the usual quality of life enhancements. Full details can be found below:

Akka Arrh release date

Akka Arrh appears to have a final release date on Switch. According to an eShop listing, it’s due out on February 22, 2023.

Atari announced the arcade wave shooter earlier this month. We knew it was planned for early next year, but a specific date wasn’t shared at the time.

Akka Arrh

Atari today announced that it has teamed up with Jeff Minter on Akka Arrh, a new game from Jeff Minter. It will be coming to Switch in early 2023.

Minter has worked on nearly 100 games spanning almost every generation of console. He created two dozen titles for Atari and Atari hardware, including Tempest 2000, Tempest 3000, and Tempest 4000.

Tempest 4000 physical

Limited Run Games is preparing a physical release for Tempest 4000 on Switch, the company has announced. Only a standard version will be sold – no limited editions.

Tempest 4000 originally came to Switch this past March. Up until now, it has only been offered on the eShop.

Here’s some information about the game:

Atari Recharged Collection

Limited Run Games has announced Atari Recharged Collection 1 and 2, a pair of new physical releases for Switch.

With the first collection, you’ll be getting Asteroids and Breakout Recharged. Collection 2 contains Black Widow and Centipede Recharged. Fans can also opt for the dual pack containing volumes 1 and 2 in a deluxe slipcover.

All of these titles were previously released on the Switch eShop. You can read more about them below.

Atari 50 Anniversary Celebration trailer

A new launch trailer has come in for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. The massive collection of classics, new experiences, and behind-the-scenes content just landed on Switch.

Catch up on everything you need to know with the following overview:


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